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I've been using 10 and 20 gallon stainless conical fermenters (Blichmann Fermenators) for quite a while. In fact, my first one was the first "fancy" piece of equipment I ever bought ... and totally worth it! Anyways, I've now moved up to a 40 gallon Stout Tanks conical. The way I used to...

What do people use for large yeast starter containers? Has anyone built a Carlsberg flask out of a small Corny keg? I mostly brew high gravity beers in 10 gallon sizes. I use a 2L flask and a stir plate for a yeast starter, but that's cutting kind of close to get enough yeast cells. Doing...

** NOTE: Oxygenation equation updated based on data from dstar26t ** Does it seem like it’s hard to get all the information you need in one place? Since I just came down the learning curve on oxygenation, here’s what I hope is some valuable information. You need to get oxygen into...

Sparge arm originally from MoreBeer 20 gallon tippy dump system. Arm includes customized height adjustment, float switch (for controlling pump), check valve (to prevent backflow), manual valve, and clamp for attaching to side of mash tun. This is a "plug in" unit for a MoreBeer all grain...

It's a long title, but I couldn't figure out how to describe this set-up and technique with less words. I've recently upgraded my MoreBeer Tippy Dump sculpture where I just had a pump and counterflow to include a whirlpool tangential inlet and love it!! Here's the equipment, how to do it, and...

** Note: Updated to include wiring diagram and updated source for motor. ** I’ve spent a lot of time researching and building a couple motorized mills so I thought I’d give something back to the forum with this thread on my latest build. A little background … I had been...

Motorized Barley Crusher grain mill for sale on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221146337426 Motorized barley grain mill kit for homebrewers using all grain mashes. Kit includes: Barley Crusher malt mill with 15 lb hopper GE gear motor (177.7 RPM, 40 in-lb...

I've had a conical fermenter (Blichmann Fermenator) for a few years and am making my first lager in it. When I ferment ales, I periodically open the bottom valve during the first week of fermentation to remove trub and then later to remove the yeast once it's fallen. How do you remove trub when...